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YR08 XKT

2008 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,893 mi
Last recorded79,893 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 XKT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 79,893 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 78,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system has slight corrosion

Pass 16 May 2016 65,632 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

items removed from drivers view

Pass 12 Jun 2015 58,782 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 58,781 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 50,962 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 44,395 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 38,773 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 38,773 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 31,353 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 31,353 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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YR08 XKT is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,799 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR08 XKT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YR08 XKT registered?

YR08 XKT is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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